Banner Update

Hello everyone.

I would imagine most of you are sleeping comfortably in your beds right now, having lucid dreams where you get to stick it to your bosses and live out the fantasies that you have always wanted. It's 3:27 AM and I'm just playing with my graphics program on my laptop. My schedule is all mixed up but eventually I'll get back into the swing of things.

I've updated my banner. It is a far improvement from the simple image that was once there and I thoroughly enjoy it. The Celtic Tree of Life was great but it just seemed to be a bit much. I was needing a banner that I could use for my Etsy shop and I thought it would work great for my blog as well once I finished it up. So enjoy!

On a side note, does anyone else thoroughly dislike the United States Postal Service? Why does a package from the East Coast need to go all the way to Kansas and then back here to Missouri? What a waste of two days when I could be charging my crystals in this wonderful rain/thunderstorm we're having right now. Oh well. All good things, right?

Uruz

Uruz is the second in our Rune series and one of my favorites.

Pronunciation: "Oor-ooze"
Meaning: physical or mental strength, fertility
Element: Earth
Polarity: Male

Symbolic not of strength to domineer over others but of inner strength to lead yourself. Uruz also lends itself to standing one's ground and leading a productive and satisfying life.

For more information visit Rune Secrets.

Fehu

Without further delay I bring you, faithful readers, the rune Fehu.

Pronunciation: "Fay-who"
Meaning: wealth, nourishment, reward
Element: Fire, Earth
Polarity: Female

Fehu signals wealth through hard work and can mean wealth in terms of physical or spiritual matters. In ancient times cattle was believed to be a form of wealth and it is because of this that cattle and Fehu are often related to one another. It also has associations to the changing of circumstances and when drawn can signify luck and fresh beginnings.

For more information visit Rune Secrets.

My new venture

That's right, ladies and gents. I am in the process of developing an Etsy shop. As of right now I have plans to feature combustible incense mixtures and gem elixirs. I am hoping to expand to incense pellets and other items in the near future but I have to start somewhere, right? Please visit my Etsy and take a look around. Items should be added within the next few days. Visitors to my blog will receive promotional codes that will not be available anywhere else, so make sure to subscribe to my RSS feed to get great products at unbeatable prices! Blessings to each and every one of you!

The Elder Futhark

According to Wikipedia, The Elder Futhark "is the oldest form of the runic alphabet." It is believed to have originated through Germanic and Scandenavian tribes as was probably carried through the land due (and to other tribes) through heavy migration. Scholars have inferred that this form has led to the subsequent development of other runic alphabets and while the Elder Futhark alone is not responsible for written text, the significance can't be denied.

Study of the runic system is common among Neopagans all over the world. Ogham, a similar Celtic system of writing and divination, is gaining in popularity as Druid orders become more mainstream every day. Browsing on any online shop will likely present a shopper with an option to get a rune set either carved in wood or on tumbled gemstones.

This photograph depicts the locations where runes were discovered prior to the 6th century.

Vast amounts of books have now been written about the subject by both scholars and Pagan authors alike. Information about this system has grown in popularity thanks to similar systems in fictional works by Tolken, and even in the Harry Potter series by JK Rowling. Runes have a variety of magical applications and are often found etched on altar tiles, wands and other magical tools.

Within the next few weeks I will be featuring more information on each of the runes. This can be used to help students learn about the meanings of each runic symbol. I also plan to discuss casting methods. Meanwhile, please vote in the new poll to the right of the blog posts where I am asking for the preferred divination method. As always, if you have any questions don't hesitate to leave a comment.

Absence Makes The Heart...

Never fear, Miach is still here!
Sorry. When I'm away I get extra cheesy. I can't help it.

I am working on quite a few things so stay tuned! I will be back to posting more frequently and we will finally get started on the Rune series that I promised you. In closing, I wanted to leave you all with a little knowledge of my personality. Please take the quiz yourself and share your results with a comment.

Blessings!

You are The Hermit

Prudence, Caution, Deliberation.

The Hermit points to all things hidden, such as knowledge and inspiration,hidden enemies. The illumination is from within, and retirement from participation in current events.

The Hermit is a card of introspection, analysis and, well, virginity. You do not desire to socialize; the card indicates, instead, a desire for peace and solitude. You prefer to take the time to think, organize, ruminate, take stock. There may be feelings of frustration and discontent but these feelings eventually lead to enlightenment, illumination, clarity.

The Hermit represents a wise, inspirational person, friend, teacher, therapist. This a person who can shine a light on things that were previously mysterious and confusing.

What Tarot Card are You?
Take the Test to Find Out.